Biography

Born in North Dakota, an emigrant of Las Vegas, San Francisco and the suburbs of Chicago – Paul Irvin has lived in Pacific Northwest for over 20 years now and resides in the historic Ballard district of Seattle.

" My work explores niches of city and urban life, as well as natural vistas, seeking unique images of culture and color. Using classic view cameras, digital, pinhole, plastic "toy" cameras to obscure Soviet era panoramic devices – each serve to bring out the character of the setting at hand.

France, Costa Rica, Italy, Spain, England, Romania – from Manhattan to Montmartre – I have been fortunate to have visited some of the most beautiful corners of the world. Color and light – in all shades and shapes – often stop me in my tracks and, hopefully, afford an opportunity to capture the moment for future appreciation. "